DVIGear HDMI Cables: Heavy, Rigid

[TimoHT]

I bought a couple of DVIGear SHR HDMI cables. They are short: 1 and 2 meters. They are well made and seem to have flawless signal transmission (as would really be expected with such short cables).

However, they are quite heavy and rigid. They are plugged into horizontal HDMI connectors. Their natural bend radius (just from gravity) is about 6 inches. That virtually hangs the full weight of the cable on that 6 inch moment arm, putting significant downward stress/torque on the equipment's small HDMI connectors.

Anyone else concerned with this? I realize I could kluge together some pretty simple cable supports to relieve the weight/stress. But, I'm wondering if there are other solutions/recommendations?

Thanks...

 

[Johnd]

I bought a couple of DVIGear SHR HDMI cables. They are short: 1 and 2 meters. They are well made and seem to have flawless signal transmission (as would really be expected with such short cables).

However, they are quite heavy and rigid. They are plugged into horizontal HDMI connectors. Their natural bend radius (just from gravity) is about 6 inches. That virtually hangs the full weight of the cable on that 6 inch moment arm, putting significant downward stress/torque on the equipment's small HDMI connectors.

Anyone else concerned with this? I realize I could kluge together some pretty simple cable supports to relieve the weight/stress. But, I'm wondering if there are other solutions/recommendations?

Thanks...

That's the problem with HDMI: The connection point sucks the wad. I would definitely support them with zip ties to other cables, or other means if possible. Otherwise, you run the risk of damging the cable end, or the port on the component. At the very least it may slip out in the middle of a movie. Not good. If enough people complain, they will make them better. Cheers.

 

[Exit]

I know you probably don't want to hear this but you could consider a different set of cables. From what I hear Blue Jeans seem to be very high quality for the dollar. However I do recall reading about an HDMI cable that came with 90 degree bend connectors but I don't remember the brand. Also, I use monoprice.com HDMI cables for my setup and they work fine yet they are light weight so they bend and don't put much strain on the connectors. The monoprice cables are cheap enough to try and if you didn't like them you wouldn't be out much. If you want to try strain relief, you could hang them on onother cable, speaker wire bundle or power cord. If you don't like the idea of twist ties or other devices, they make a velcro strip tie that you can get a home depot and you get enough to organize your whole A/V rack for $5 or less. LOL

 

[Hi Ho]

I have a 35ft 22AWG HDMI cable from Monoprice and it's almost like a garden hose.

I bought a couple Port Savers from Monoprice and they work great! They relieve all of the strain from the HDMI port.

 

[TimoHT]

I have a 35ft 22AWG HDMI cable from Monoprice and it's almost like a garden hose.

I bought a couple Port Savers from Monoprice and they work great! They relieve all of the strain from the HDMI port.

Thanks. I just ordered a couple of the Monoprice HDMI Port Savers. Hopefully I won't notice any associated insertion loss from them. But, if I do... very low cost to try the experiment.

Also gona head to Home Depot and get the velcro straps to secure cables. Another good idea.

Thanks to all.

 

[Hi Ho]

I am able to send a 1080p signal from my PC through the 35ft cable with a port saver on each end. They don't seem to affect the signal at all.